Birth Control Sabotage as a Correlate of Women's Sexual Health Risk: An Exploratory Study

Willie, Tiara C.; Alexander, Kamila A.; Caplon, Amy; Kershaw, Trace; Safon, Cara B.; Galvao, Rachel W.; Kaplan, Clair; Caldwell, Abigail; Calabrese, Sarah K.

doi:10.1016/j.whi.2020.10.003

Cited by 9 publications

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“…Several studies found that WSWM were significantly more likely to experience RCA from a male partner than women who exclusively have sex with men (WSM) [32,66,67], even controlling for IPV [65]. Non-significant findings relating to RCA among sexual and gender minority participants have also been reported, including studies of sexually active adolescents [68], youth in foster care [22], college students [21,69], and family planning clinic patients [70]. To our knowledge, only one qualitative study explores RCA among sexual and gender minority participants specifically.…”

Section: Sexual and Gender Minority Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Future directions for reproductive coercion and abuse research

Grace

Miller

2023

Reprod Health

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Background Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a form of intimate partner violence (IPV) in which people with the capacity for pregnancy experience coercive behaviors that threaten their reproductive autonomy. Behaviors that constitute RCA include contraceptive control/sabotage, pregnancy pressure, and controlling the outcome of a pregnancy. Summary Several areas of RCA study have emerged: associations with IPV, health outcomes resulting from RCA, and demographic and contextual factors associated with experiencing RCA. Current research in these areas is summarized and placed in a global context, including sexual and gender minority groups, use of RCA (exploring perpetration), RCA interventions, RCA in women with disabilities, and the question of whether people assigned male at birth can be RCA victims. Conclusion Areas for future exploration include evolving interpretations of pregnancy intention in the setting of fewer options for abortion, RCA in people with disabilities and multiple levels of marginalization, including sexual and gender minorities; intersections between RCA and economic abuse in the context of efforts at economic justice; and community-centered approaches to intervention and prevention.

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Section: Sexual and Gender Minority Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Future directions for reproductive coercion and abuse research

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Miller

2023

Reprod Health

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“…Survivors bear a risk of psychological trauma and fearfulness of health outcomes, such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs; Park et al, 2016; Rosenfeld et al, 2018). Furthermore, reproductive coercion is associated with an increased risk of STIs (Rosenbaum & DiClemente, 2020; Willie et al, 2021). Willie et al (2021) found that contraceptive sabotage, a form of reproductive coercion, was associated with greater odds of having a STI, and Kazmerski et al (2015) noted that reproductive coercion was associated with repeated STI testing.…”

Section: Reproductive Coercionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, reproductive coercion is associated with an increased risk of STIs (Rosenbaum & DiClemente, 2020; Willie et al, 2021). Willie et al (2021) found that contraceptive sabotage, a form of reproductive coercion, was associated with greater odds of having a STI, and Kazmerski et al (2015) noted that reproductive coercion was associated with repeated STI testing. Additionally, reproductive coercion is often concomitant with physical, emotional, and sexual IPV, and may result in an increased risk of consequences associated with IPV more generally (Katz & Sutherland, 2020; Tarzia & Hegarty, 2021).…”

Section: Reproductive Coercionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reproductive Coercion Among College Students: An Extension and Test of Routine Activity Theory

Hayes,

Maher,

Pinchevsky

2023

Violence Against Women

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The current study is guided by routine activity theory to explore the risk of experiencing reproductive coercion among a sample of sexually active college students ( N = 1,515). Findings indicate that being in an exclusive relationship was associated with lower odds of reproductive coercion, yet prior victimization, including emotional abuse and sexual violence, was associated with higher odds of reproductive coercion. This study supports other research that finds reproductive coercion does not occur in isolation from other victimization experiences, and multifaceted prevention strategies are needed. Implications relating to autonomous reproductive decision-making are discussed.

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“…In addition to unintended pregnancy, reproductive coercion is associated with greater risk of sexually transmitted infections16 and with poorer mental health and psychological distress 17. Indicators of reproductive coercion include repeated requests for emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection testing, and/or termination of pregnancy.…”

Section: How Does Reproductive Coercion Present?mentioning

confidence: 99%